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Senate roll call 1039 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1980

To table helms amendment to H. J. RES. 637 that prohibits use of funds under the resolution to promulgate proposed regulations as final regulations by the depar

On Dec 11, 1980, the Senate voted 54–30. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–5, Republicans 12–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
54
No
30
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 11, 1980

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table helms amendment to H. J. RES. 637…: Senate Vote, Dec 11, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-1039/to-table-helms-amendment-to-h-j-res-637 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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